Federal Filing List

On February 16, NTCA filed comments supporting a proposal to enable schools to use E-rate support to connect students at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. NTCA stressed, however, that E-rate support should not be made available to schools to extend...

On February 16, NTCA filed comments proposing the FCC admit non-ETCs into the program would include a “model” compliance program, enforcing “standard rate” statutory provisions prohibiting providers from engaging in competitive gamesmanship by picking and choosing their customers, and giving...

(Feb. 11) In comments to NTIA, NTCA cited successful efforts of both Tribal-owned and non-Tribal-owned rural companies providing broadband on Tribal lands, and urged NTIA to consider favorably Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program grant applications that promote distance education, telehealth and...

NTCA and the Fiber Broadband Association filed a technical assessment with the FCC analyzing the ability of SpaceX to fulfill its public interest commitments as a winning bidder the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction, demonstrating the detailed...

(Feb. 8) Noting providers’ needs to transition technologies in response to security threats and supply chain disruptions, NTCA recommended flexible parameters for provider compliance. Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No...

(Feb. 5) Citing the need for comprehensive review of long-form RDOF applications, NTCA recommended specific transparency and accountability measures to ensure sound distribution of the $9 billion Phase I RDOF program. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, WC Docket No. 19-126 Connect...

(Feb 5) In a joint letter with the National Rural Health Association, NTCA urged the FCC to consider unique rural healthcare needs as the COVID telehealth funding is distributed. Covid-19 Telehealth Program, Docket No. 20-89

(Feb 1) Citing questions concerning fixed wireless provision of gigabit broadband, NTCA filed with the FCC an engineering study that sets forth parameters within which the FCC can evaluate applications to provide high-capacity broadband service, including specifications surrounding interference and...

(Jan. 25) In comments regarding the criteria broadband providers and consumers should meet to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program (“EBB”), NTCA asserted the FCC can and should adopt provider participation rules that are administratively simple and that safeguard...